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Rema’s ‘Calm Down’ surpasses 2 billion views on YouTube
Afrobeats sensation Rema has achieved yet another monumental milestone in his burgeoning career. His hit single “Calm Down” has soared past 2 billion streams on YouTube, firmly establishing him as the first and only African artist to accomplish such a feat.
With 2 billion streams now under his belt, Rema shows no signs of slowing down. He continues to push the boundaries of his craft, releasing new music and collaborating with fellow artists such as Shallipopi.
Since his debut in 2019, Rema’s popularity has skyrocketed, reflected in the ever-growing number of streams for his songs. Hits like “Dumebi,” “Iron Man,” and “Woman” have become anthems that resonate with listeners of all ages, further cementing Rema’s status as a global musical force to be reckoned with.
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Rema’s “Calm Down” has surpassed 2 Billion total streams on Youtube Music.
It becomes the 1st African song to achieve this. pic.twitter.com/UyvbMKX9Sb
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Recall, Rema made history as the first African musician to earn a coveted Chinese music award. This huge milestone was reached when his tune, the ‘Calm Down‘ remix featuring American singer Selena Gomez, won Best Collaboration of the Year at the 2024 Hito Music Awards in the Republic of China.
With this award, Rema joins the esteemed ranks of American and British artists previously recognized at the Taiwanese award ceremony.
While Rema’s win is a historic moment for African music, the event also saw American global pop sensation Taylor Swift emerge as one of the most celebrated international artists, adding to her extensive list of accolades with over six awards.